Oliva and surrounding area:
Oliva is a medium sized market town where a market is staged in the Paseo each friday morning. This you must not miss, as the choice of fruit and veg is fantastic, with a wide range of other goods at bargain prices. You'll discover fruits that you have never seen before and impossible to buy here at home. If you are an olive lover - you'll be in heaven. You'll find them with almonds inside, garlic cloves and even seafoods. You can buy freshly made 'churros' - a sort of fritter you can dip in chocolate or sugar. Lets just hope that you will eat all that you buy before you come home. If you are planning your holiday in the summer months you will find small bars all along the beach called 'chiringuitos'. These are open all day and evening and have decked out and shaded areas playing 'Cafe del mar' type music. It is very easy to visit one of these for a drink in the midday sun and then find that you have spent a good part of the afternoon and evening there!
Fiestas and carnivals:
If you are planning your holiday in the month of July you may be lucky enough to experience the 3 days of celebration surrounding the 'Moors and Christians' fiesta. Once you have experienced this event you will want to return year after year. Many people plan their summer around this fiesta, including me!. It is a truly wonderful event for everybody of every age and should not be missed, no matter what your religion. A warning - book early - accommodation is hard to find in fiesta week!
Relaxation:
One thing that is immediately obvious when you visit this region is the 'manana' approach to life. Nothing is worth getting stressed about - and if it can be done tomorrow - then why not leave it till then! You will undoubtedly question the english way of life after your stay. In Britain we celebrate with fireworks once or twice a year, whereas here you will hear fireworks every day of the year. There is always something to celebrate in Spain!
It is impossible to get bored here, but should you find you need ideas - there is a tourist information office next to the coach / bus stop in the Paseo. If you are visiting the region to 'househunt', Oliva is a good central location and base to start your searches. If this is your first visit to Spain - i bet it won't be your last. Alicante airport has connections to most UK airports and there are a few companies that regularly offer discounted prices. Alternatively, why not drive, and see the sights of Paris and Barcelona along the way! ! !
Other Activities:
kite-surfing, quading and karting
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